Will Smith

The role: Neo, a superhuman with the power to perform every single martial art and fighting style.

The final pick: Keanu Reeves. Smith passed on the role because he couldn't envision the concept of "The Matrix." Looking back, Smith said he wouldn't have been "smart" enough to play the role at the time. He later starred in the sci-fi action film "I, Robot."

The movie: "The Matrix" series

The role: Neo, a superhuman with the power to perform every single martial art and fighting style.

The final pick: Keanu Reeves. Smith passed on the role because he couldn't envision the concept of "The Matrix." Looking back, Smith said he wouldn't have been "smart" enough to play the role at the time. He later starred in the sci-fi action film "I, Robot."

The role: Neo, a superhuman with the power to perform every single martial art and fighting style.

The final pick: Keanu Reeves. Smith passed on the role because he couldn't envision the concept of "The Matrix." Looking back, Smith said he wouldn't have been "smart" enough to play the role at the time. He later starred in the sci-fi action film "I, Robot."